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San Diego Shop Local Beverage-Lover's Gift Guide
San Diego is well known for world-class craft beer, but we also have a plethora of amazing local spirits, mead, and cider. Regardless of what type of drink (or drinks) you prefer, there’s no shortage of gifts for the libation lover in your home. Best of all? A variety of price points means you have have plenty to choose between, from big ticket items to stocking stuffers.
Craft Sake from Setting Sun Sake
8680 Miralani Drive, Miramar
San Diego’s only sake brewer makes a multitude of options, so go to their tasting room to try them out before choosing your gift bottles and swag. If you still can't decide, they also offer a sake club membership.
Price: Starts from $12
Where to buy: online at settingsunsake.com
Introduction to Homebrewing Classes at The Homebrewer
2911 El Cajon Blvd #2, North Park
Every month, The Homebrewer hosts a “Homebrewing 101” class at their North Park shop and taproom. The two-hour session is geared towards beginner to intermediate brewers and covers the entire brewing process from A-Z.
Price: $25
Where to buy: at the shop or online at thehomebrewersd.com
Canned Cocktails from You & Yours Distilling Co.
1495 G Street, East Village
Who wouldn't love to get a craft cocktail in their stocking? Beloved East Village distillery You & Yours have recently released a line of cocktails that use their locally distilled spirits in variations that include Gin & Tonic, Cranberry Vodka, and a Vodka Mule.
Price: $14.99 for a 4-pack
Where to buy: available at You & Yours and local beverage shops
Steeped Coffee Packs from Dark Horse Coffee Roasters
Multiple locations around San Diego
Easy, convenient, and fully compostable, these are the perfect stocking stuffers for coffee snobs who love camping (or just making java on the go).
Price: $2.50 for one/$10 for five
Where to buy: In-store or online at darkhorsecoffeeroasters.com
Wine Tour with San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
Oenophiles can choose between several local wine tours, including a chauffeured vineyard adventure or even a winery train tour up and down the San Diego coast. Private tours are available and range from ultimate luxury getaways to casual group tastings.
Price: Varies by tour, starts at $89 per person
Where to buy: online at sandiegobeerwinespiritstours.com
Sampler Pack of Craft Mead from Lost Cause Mead
8665 Miralani Dr., Suite #100, Miramar
The fermented honey drink dates as far back as 2500 B.C., but Lost Cause is one of the newest modern meaderies in the country. A trio of their award-winning concoctions is the perfect introduction to the ancient beverage.
Price: $55
Where to buy: online at lostcausemead.com
Vintage Wines from Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo del Verano Norte, Rancho Bernardo
San Diego’s oldest operating winery has a library of vintage offerings with limited availability. The oldest available bottle is a 50-year-old port, which is numbered and comes in a commemorative display box for $150. The other vintage bottles start at $45. All are available as part of a tasting, so plan a day trip to the extensive grounds to treat yourself while you do your holiday shopping.
Price: $45-$150
Where to buy: at the vineyard
Home Bartending Gear from Collins & Coupe
2876 El Cajon Blvd, North Park
From vintage glassware to local shrubs, this one-of-a-kind shop has a gift for everyone on your list. Artisan bitters make great stocking stuffers, while cut crystal barware and etched champagne coupes will check the boxes for at least a few of the people on your list.
Price: Varies
Where to buy: In-store
Cider Club Membership from Serpentine Cider
8665 Miralani Drive, Miramar
Give the gift that keeps on giving cider all year long. The Serpentine Cider VIPer membership includes a private party to kick off 2019, a monthly growler fill, discounts at the tasting room, swag, and exclusive bottles.
Price: $199
Where to buy:online at serpentinecider.com
2018 Veritas Kriek from The Lost Abbey
155 Mata Way, Suite #104, San Marcos
This tart holiday brew is packed with cherries and hints of the French Oak barrel where it’s been languishing for over a year. It's a very special bottle, and is best enjoyed next to a crackling fireplace surrounded by loved ones (It’s great with chocolate, too).
Where to buy: online at lostabbey.com
Price: $41
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